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Mark Warburton’s Glasgow Rangers lost against Celtic in the Scottish League Cup on Sunday.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates after the gameCeltic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates

Celtic faced Old Firm rivals Rangers at Hampden Park in Glasgow in the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday afternoon.

The Bhoys headed into the match as favourites and managed to win it 1-0. Moussa Dembele’s goal in the 87th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Over the course of the 90 minutes, Rangers had 42% of the possession, took eight shots of which three were on target, and one corner, according to BBC Sport.

Celtic had 58% of the possession, took 24 shots of which eight were on target, and earned eight corners, according to BBC Sport.

Below are some of the best pictures from the match, including Celtic players celebrating the win and Rangers defender Lee Wallace looking dejected after full time.

Rangers' Matthew Gilks gathers from Celtic's Kieran TierneyRangers’ Matthew Gilks gathers from Celtic’s Kieran Tierney

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic in action with Rangers' Barrie McKayCeltic’s Jozo Simunovic in action with Rangers’ Barrie McKay

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic in action with Rangers' Jason HoltCeltic’s Jozo Simunovic in action with Rangers’ Jason Holt

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths shakes hands with Rangers' Matthew Gilks after the gameCeltic’s Leigh Griffiths shakes hands with Rangers’ Matthew Gilks after the game

Celtic's Tomas Rogic shoots at goal under pressure from Rangers' Clint HillCeltic’s Tomas Rogic shoots at goal under pressure from Rangers’ Clint Hill

Celtic's Tomas Rogic in action with Rangers' Kenny MillerCeltic’s Tomas Rogic in action with Rangers’ Kenny Miller

Celtic's Tomas Rogic in action with Rangers' Kenny MillerCeltic’s Tomas Rogic in action with Rangers’ Kenny Miller

Rangers' Rob Kiernan in action with Celtic's Moussa DembeleRangers’ Rob Kiernan in action with Celtic’s Moussa Dembele

Celtic's Nir Bitton in action with Rangers' Andy HallidayCeltic’s Nir Bitton in action with Rangers’ Andy Halliday

Celtic's Kieran Tierney in action with Rangers' Lee HodsonCeltic’s Kieran Tierney in action with Rangers’ Lee Hodson

Celtic's Moussa Dembele celebrates with team mates after the gameCeltic’s Moussa Dembele celebrates with team mates after the game

Rangers' Lee Wallace looks dejected after the gameRangers’ Lee Wallace looks dejected after the game

Rangers will return to action on Wednesday evening when they take on St Johnstone at Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic will face Ross County away from home at the Global Energy Stadium in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday evening.

The Hoops are at the top of the league table at the moment, while the Gers are currently fifth in the standings.